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Financial Action Task Force<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022Context:
India aims to push for Pakistan\u2019s re-entry into the FATF grey list due to non-compliance with anti-terror and money
laundering commitments.
\u2022Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
The FATF is a global organization that fights money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.
It was established in 1989 by the G7 countries, including 40 members, such as India, the United States, and China. Russia\u2019s
membership was suspended in 2023 due to its actions in Ukraine.
\u2022Monitoring & Research The FATF continuously monitors how criminals and terrorists “raise, use and move funds” while
researching the latest money laundering and terrorist financing techniques. This intelligence helps shape global anti-financial
crime strategies.
FATF flags non-compliant jurisdictions through its grey and black list system, creating
international pressure for countries to strengthen their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML\/CFT)
regimes.
\u2022FATF\u2019s Grey and Black Lists
The FATF identifies countries with weak anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML\/CFT) systems through
two public lists, updated three times a year (February, June, October).
\u2022Grey List (Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring)
This list includes countries with flaws in their AML\/CFT systems but which are working with the FATF to fix them within set
deadlines. Currently, 24 countries, like Uganda and Turkey, are on this list.
Being grey-listed means a country faces extra scrutiny, which can hurt its economy by discouraging foreign investment and
limiting access to international aid. For example, banks and investors may hesitate to deal with a grey-listed country due to
risks of financial crime.
Black List (High-Risk Jurisdictions Subject to a Call for Action)
This is more severe. It includes countries with critical deficiencies in their AML\/CFT systems, like North Korea, Iran, and
Myanmar.
The FATF urges all nations to apply strict measures, such as enhanced due diligence or economic sanctions, to protect the
global financial system from these high-risk countries.
Grey-listing signals a warning, while black-listing is a global call to isolate a country financially. Name in the lists impacts a
nation\u2019s reputation, trade, and economic stability, which make them powerful tools in international diplomacy.
\u2022Pakistan\u2019s Potential Grey-Listing Matter:-
India is pushing to return Pakistan to the FATF grey list, quoting its failure to curb terrorist financing and money laundering.
Pakistan was on the grey list from 2018 to 2022, during which it promised to strengthen its AML\/CFT measures. It was
removed in 2022 after implementing an action plan, but India now argues that Pakistan has not fully complied, especially in
stopping terror funding.
Regional & Global Impact
\u2022Impact on India Potential reduction in cross-border terrorism financing and enhanced security in Jammu & Kashmir
region. Previous greylisting (2018-2022) helped curtail illicit fund flows into India.
\u2022Impact on Pakistan Economic consequences including reduced FDI, difficulty in international trade financing, and
challenges in accessing international capital markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n